All change or small change? Ukrainian government reshuffle – DW – 07/17/2025

Rumors of a government reshuffle had been circulating in Ukraine for the past three years and now they have become reality. On Thursday, the Ukrainian parliament approved the nomination of Yulia Svyrydenko as... Read more »

Zelensky, Trump discuss ‘win-win’ drones-for-weapons ‘mega deal’

Key developments on July 17: Zelensky, Trump discuss ‘win-win’ drones-for-weapons ‘mega deal’Washington ‘moving with haste’ to arm Ukraine under Trump plan, US envoy saysUkrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, St. Petersburg amid wider... Read more »

Residents have ‘had enough’ of port stenches

Eimear Flanagan BBC News NI BBC Liz Weir and her husband moved into their dream home four years ago but she said they have been plagued by the smell of compacted rubbish... Read more »

Women increasingly participating in senior finance roles, says report

While barriers still prevent many qualified women from achieving senior positions in finance, data shows that the representation of women is gradually improving. Ireland’s finance sector is booming, despite the many political... Read more »

Ethan Ives Griffiths’ murderers are ‘evilest people on Earth’, dad says

Will Griffiths claims he warned Flintshire social services his son Ethan, 2, who was killed by his grandparents, was not safe with them The father of a toddler murdered by his grandparents... Read more »

‘Putin only understands force’ – DW – 07/17/2025

On July 14, US President Donald Trump gave his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin another 50 days to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. He also threatened to impose secondary tariffs on Russia’s... Read more »

Why employment figures aren’t up to the job

Douglas Fraser Business/economy editor, Scotland Getty Images Unemployment in Scotland is down, while it has risen in the rest of the UK. The monthly figures on the jobs market tell us the... Read more »

US Congressman Moves to Force Vote on Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON, DC – In a bold move to accelerate US support for Ukraine, Democrat Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Thursday filed a discharge... Read more »

Super League: St Helens 4-16 Leigh Leopards – Ofahengaue seals historic win

Prop Joe Ofahengaue scored both Leigh Leopards tries as his side pulled off their first victory at St Helens since 1982 and kept up the pressure on Super League’s top two. Ofahengaue... Read more »

What are Israel’s objectives in Syria? – DW – 07/17/2025

Even before the sun had risen on Thursday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa had already made several announcements on national television. In a dawn speech, he said that the internal unrest between Sunni... Read more »